I Hugo Duminil-Copin, permanent professor at IHES, 2022 Fields Medalist

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Hugo Duminil-Copin, a permanent professor at the Institut des Hautes Études Scientifiques (IHES) since 2016, was awarded the Fields Medal in 2022 for his contributions to mathematics. His work focuses on statistical physics and phase transitions in mathematical models. Alongside Duminil-Copin, Maryna Viazovska also received a Fields Medal, making her the second woman to achieve this honor. The discussion highlights the significance of these awards in recognizing groundbreaking research in mathematics. The achievements of these mathematicians underscore the importance of their contributions to the field.
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Here are the other winners as well as Prof Hugo Duminil-Copin:

https://www.mathunion.org/imu-awards/fields-medal/fields-medals-2022
Maryna Viazovska, who works on the geometry of spheres and is one of four winners of the coveted prize this year, becomes the second woman to win a Fields medal.
 
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